The aim of the course is to provide delegates with a thorough grounding in the safe working practices pertaining to the splicing of wire ropes.

By the end of the course, they will be able to carry out the splicing skill involved safely, successfully and in accordance with accepted standards and codes of practice.

Objectives

• Soft Rope Slice – Joining the two ends of a 3 core polypropylene rope to form a skidding choker.

• Flemish Eye – Splitting the end of a wire rope and reforming to create a loop with a minimum of 3 tucks of the right quality.

• Short & Long Splice – Joining 2 ends of rope end onto form an invisible join, then complete the right number of tucks in the right place.

• Alternative Splicing Techniques – Showing other ways of joining ropes such as the ‘forest splice’.

• Uses and limits of splices – The advantages and disadvantages of the different splices and where best to use them.

• Legal Status of Splicing – How splicing works with regard to PUWER & LOLER.

Who should attend?

• Forestry Operators

Programme

9.00 Arrival – Welcome

9.30 Workshop Starts

12.30 Lunch (Please ensure to bring your own)

13.15 Workshop Restarts

16.30 Close

Instructor

Michael Crutchley - MJ Woodland Services

Mike is an accredited NPTC, LANTRA, FISA Assessor & Trainer. With over 20 years experience in the Forest Industry

Point of contact

If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk

Booking Fee

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Other Information

Due to the current restrictions caused by COVID-19, we will be unable to provide refreshments or lunch at the event, please be sure to bring your own.